Schumer criticizes FDA for Palcohol

August 11, 2014 5:06 PM

Sen. Charles Schumer criticized the Federal Drug Administration for refusing to investigate the health risks of powdered alcohol, or Palcohol. He unveiled a two-pronged plan — a federal law banning the product and a campaign to get retailers to refuse to sell it — in Hicksville on Aug. 11, 2014. (Credit: News 12 Long Island)

Sen. Charles Schumer criticized the Federal Drug Administration for refusing to investigate the health risks of powdered alcohol, or Palcohol. He unveiled a two-pronged plan — a federal law banning the product and a campaign to get retailers to refuse to sell it — in Hicksville on Aug. 11, 2014. (Credit: News 12 Long Island)

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Sen. Charles Schumer criticized the Federal Drug Administration for refusing to investigate the health risks of powdered alcohol, or Palcohol. He unveiled a two-pronged plan — a federal law banning the product and a campaign to get retailers to refuse to sell it — in Hicksville on Aug. 11, 2014. (Credit: News 12 Long Island)